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Chansky’s Notebook: Jim Delany’s Journey Remarkable

But Delany’s professional journey is the most amazing. He was a reserve for Dean Smith’s Tar Heels who was mad at the coach for not playing him more. He slipped into law school and made it through, worked in the state attorney general’s office, as an NCAA investigator and became commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference at age 31. (Chapelboro.com)

"Late Night with Roy" Set For October 23

The 13th annual “Late Night with Roy Williams” is scheduled for Friday, October 23rd, at the Dean E. Smith Center, one night before the Tar Heel football team hosts the Virginia Cavaliers at Kenan Stadium. Late Night with Roy is the traditional start to UNC’s college basketball season. This year’s event will again feature basketball scrimmages, music, dances and skits by the 2015-16 men’s and women’s basketball teams. (GoHeels.com)

Top 5 UNC wings in the Roy Williams Era: No. 5

Reggie Bullock played three seasons at North Carolina from 2010-2013 before being drafted in the NBA's first round after his junior season. A 6-foot-7 shooting guard, Bullock had great size as a long distance specialist. He was able to defend three positions effectively and rebound well for his position. During the 2012-2013, the Kinston native averaged 13.9 points while shooting 43.6% from three. (Carolina Blue)

Warriors’ James Michael McAdoo is a Summer League standout

James Michael McAdoo is gliding through Summer League play as a cut-above talent. Supremely confident in his options around the hoop, he strikes the look of a forward who goes where he pleases. He drew some excited shouts from the crowd Sunday night. McAdoo finished with a game-high 17 points and made his only three-point attempt. (San Francisco Gate)

Reggie Bullock believes he'll click with the Pistons

Reggie Bullock faced a crowded backcourt with the Los Angeles Clippers. He faced a crowded backcourt with the Phoenix Suns. So he should be used to that situation with the Detroit Pistons. But Bullock, recently acquired from the Phoenix Suns, said he thinks it might finally click for him with the Pistons. "I'm very excited about being here," Bullock said. (Detroit Free Press)

Until three weeks ago, 23-year-old Harrison Barnes had never tried alcohol in his life. Although he was clearly getting along just fine without it, the Golden State Warriors forward vowed to celebrate with an adult beverage if his team won the NBA championship, and he did just that. In the wake of Golden State's victory and the resulting parties, Barnes told Yahoo Sports that he hasn't really felt the need to make up for lost time in the drinking department. (Yahoo! Sports)

Rasheed Wallace and the most iconic pre-game dance in NBA history (video)

There are moments from that era I will never forget. One of my favorite single moments though is watching Rasheed Wallace dance and pump up the team right before every game. It was funny, it was intense and it even fired me up (I would attempt this dance, to less fanfare, before some of my basketball games in high school). (Detroit Sports Nation)

Monday is Harrison Barnes Day in Ames

As if winning an NBA Championship is not enough, former Ames High standout Harrison Barnes will receive his very own day. Ames Mayor Ann Campbell declared Monday, July 13, to be “Harrison Barnes Day” in honor of all the success Barnes has had at the collegiate and professional level. This comes two weeks after he and the Golden State Warriors hoisted the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. (Ames Tribune)

Trail Blazers' Ed Davis 'plays hard, has an entertaining style'

Moments after he verbally agreed to a 3-year, $20 million contract with the Trail Blazers, Ed Davis promised to provide infectious energy and give everything he had, every night. "I'm going to go out and grind," the 26 year-old power forward told The Oregonian. "I'm going to grind every night. I'm one of those energy guys. I'm going to bring it every night. That's my main thing." (OregonLive.com)

Brandan Wright ready to provide extra push to Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies introduced their newest free-agent acquisition Friday, one day after signing the 6-foot-10 forward. The Associated Press previously reported Brandan Wright had agreed to a three-year deal worth about $18 million. Wright said he was offered a little more by other teams, but the opportunity to play for a perennial playoff team in his home state was too tempting to resist. (NBA.com)

Former Tar Heel James Michael McAdoo put up strong numbers Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Summer League, scoring a game-high 20 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in an 83-75 win.
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Saturday, July 11, 2015

Who are the most influential coaches and ADs in college sports?

Who are the most influential college football and basketball coaches? According to a CBSSports.com 12-member voting panel of people who work in the college sports industry, they are the highest-profile coaches who recently won big. No. 6. Roy Williams, North Carolina men's basketball. (CBS Sports)

Tar Heels Release 2015-16 Basketball Roster

Before the men’s basketball team heads home for a few weeks to rest up for the fall semester, the Tar Heels have released their official 2015-16 roster. The Tar Heels will return four starters this season in senior guard Marcus Paige (6-1, 175 pounds), senior forward Brice Johnson (6-9, 228), junior forward Kennedy Meeks (6-9, 265) and sophomore wing Justin Jackson (6-8, 193). (GoHeels.com)

Video: Is J.P. Tokoto Among the Legendary UNC Dunkers?

Just before the 2015 NBA Draft, former UNC and now Philadelphia 76ers high-flier J.P. Tokoto said that a dunk contest with fellow Tar Heel Vince Carter would be "one for the ages". You be the judge as we take "Air Pierre" at his word and stack up his best dunks with the slams of "Vinsanity", "His Airness" and "Stack."
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Friday, July 10, 2015

Danny Green to host skills camp at UNC

The Triangle's David West has joined a San Antonio Spurs team that includes former North Carolina basketball player Danny Green. Green is hosting the Danny Green Skills and Leadership Clinic on July 18-19 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill. It’s basketball training for girls and boys ages 7-17. (Durham Herald-Sun)